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How Glastonbury has changed over the years- from those who remember it

On our first full day at the festival, we inspected the three main traditions of the festival that it’s kept to throughout the years: its literal traditions, its political edge, and its welfare drive.

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Drones, heatwave and full bins: Glastonbury 2024 opening in pictures

Check out fresh pictures and footage from Glastonbury, one of the world’s most celebrated music festivals - which opened with an impressive first-time drone show this year.

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French-Spanish legend Manu Chao to release first album in 17 years

It’s been a hot minute, but he's finally back. Here's why we're excited about 'Viva Tu', Manu Chao's first album in 17 years.

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A hot and sweaty start: What we learnt arriving at Glastonbury 2024

Euronews Culture journalist Jonny Walfisz is on the scene at Glastonbury to experience the highs and lows of the UK's most impressive and arguably famous music festival. Whether you're on your way there or not, follow our essential guide to what's happening on the ground.

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SXSW drops US Army as sponsor for 2025 festival

South by Southwest - or SXSW - the annual US conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals has dropped its US Army sponsor following protests at this year's event.

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Billie Eilish becomes third artist to reach 100 million monthly Spotify listeners

Billie Eilish follows only The Weeknd and Taylor Swift to reach the streaming milestone – and becomes the youngest to do so at the age of 22.

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‘A new industry is coming’: How will AI help reimagine entertainment?

“AI will connect them in ways that will empower the performer and empower the fan,” will.i.am explains the future of the music industry in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

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Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock who sang ‘Butterfly’ dies aged 49

Shifty Shellshock, whose real name was Seth Binzer, co-founded the band Crazy Town, who were best known for their 1999 hit song ‘Butterfly’.

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The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’: Get ready for a Mod Ballet

50 years since its release, the legendary concept album by The Who has been reimagined as a stage ballet production which will premiere next year and tour the UK in 2025.

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Why are the world's biggest music labels suing AI song-generators?

The landmark case sees Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Records suing AI startups Suno and Udio over alleged copyright infringement. It comes months after more than 200 artists signed an open letter calling for the “predatory” use of AI in the music industry to be stopped.

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Why is Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl facing Swiftie wrath?

Why can't everyone get along? Taylor Swift fans are getting all hot and bothered about comments made by the Foo Fighters frontman. But is there any reason to?

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Mamma Mia no more? ABBA may never appear in public again

ABBA star Björn Ulvaeus admits it might all be over when it comes to the band being together publicly. However, emerging technology – much like their touring digital avatars in the ABBA Voyage show – may be the way forward for fans of the Swedish pop icons.

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Iran’s Supreme Court overturns rapper Toomaj Salehi’s death sentence

Iran's Supreme Court has overturned a death sentence against rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was jailed for backing nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Austin Butler stars in a biker film, Naomi Campbell gets a V&A show, Paris goes freestyle in the park, and - wait a minute, are we getting a new Lana Del Rey song?

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Why are Belfast rappers Kneecap challenging UK government?

The West Belfast trio say they are challenging the UK government’s decision to revoke their arts council funding application. They claim that denying the grant discriminates against them on grounds of nationality and political opinion.

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What are the best European cities for music lovers?

London tops the list of the best European city for music. But the number two spot may surprise you...

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Just Stop Oil targets Taylor Swift’s jet – and fails to locate it

Climate activists paint two planes at random after failing to locate Taylor Swift's plane, as the singer lands ahead of her Wembley show.

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Queen catalog to be acquired by Sony Music for more than €1 billion

Queen’s music catalog is one of the most – if not the most – valuable in rock, with classics like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Another One Bites the Dust', and 'We Will Rock You'. This deal makes it the biggest acquisition of its kind ever.

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The defining songs you might hear at the Euro 2024 matches

Euronews Culture has listened to the best contenders for songs you might hear in German stadiums during the 2024 European football Championships.

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Coldplay announces recycled plastic vinyls for new album 'Moon Music'

Eco-friendly vinyl practices are on the rise and British band Coldplay are about to release a “world first” that will reduce carbon emissions by 85% compared with traditional 140g vinyls.